Before you can determine if you have or are in the process of buying a vintage bangle bracelet you need to determine what vintage means. It is important not to confuse a vintage bangle with an antique bangle. In our opinion, in order for a bangle bracelet to be classified as vintage quality it must have several qualities.

To be classified as as vintage a bangle would have to be several hundred years old and predate moderm industrial times that allow for mass production. A vintage bangle needs to be hand crafted. Simple in design and made from simple materials such as wood, shells, glass, gold, silver and copper. Considering the historical role bangle jewelry has played in many societies over thousands of years it is important to set high standards. Most early vintage bangles where solid in design. In time craftmen were able to create a screw and hinge system. Early vintage grade bangle bracelets are simple in design incorporating elaborate etching. 

It is extremely difficult to determine if your vintage bangle bracelet is in fact vintage grade. Best to have it appraised.